For Pellston, a Class D state semifinalist, the 2002 season marked the second straight season in which four Hornets earned All-State honors.

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"They are all great people," Pellston coach Tim McNitt said. "They are all wonderful young ladies and are very respectful. They're all as hard working as anybody would want on a team and it's been a real pleasure to work with them.

"I'll miss (all three seniors) very, very much."

Vande Kopple, who has verbally committed to Grand Valley State University, closed a stellar career with numerous school records, including 725 kills and 353 digs this season, both Pellston marks.

She also holds school records for most kills in one match, 29; most blocks in a match, eight; kills in a tournament, 83; blocks in a tournament, 23; career kills, 1,997; career blocks, 485; blocks in a season, 116. She also serve-received at 89 percent (392-of-439) in her prep career.

Vande Kopple also set two serve receive records this season for most in a match, 27-of-30; and most in a tournament, 60-of-70.

Lechowicz, a 5-foot-4 setter, closed her career with a school record 347 consecutive serves without a miss. She holds school records for aces in a season, 72; assists in a season, 1,135; and assists in a career at just under 3,000.

Lechowicz served 99 percent in her four varsity seasons and collected a record 240 aces and more than 1,000 career points.

Hahn, a powerful and left-handed 5-9 hitter, was a force at the net with 161 kills and 30 blocks this season. She was second on the team with 272 digs, she served at an 88-percent clip with 54 aces, had 68 assists, and serve-received at 78 percent.

"She's a hard worker and a hard practice player who works hard to become a better player," McNitt said. "She never complains and just goes out and does what she has to do."

Bonter, a 5-5 senior defensive specialist, played a key role in the Hornets' sixth-straight district title and first regional championship since 1999. She finished second in most digs in a match, 48; while collecting 342 this season. Bonter collected 58 aces this season and served at a 96 percent clip while serve received at a career-best 84 percent.

Garn, a 5-5 senior outside hitter, led Harbor Light to a Northern Lakes Conference title as she topped the team in kills and serve receive; while Smydra, a 5-8 middle hitter, led Mackinaw City in attacking this season.

Long, a 5-6 setter, led Harbor to a Lake Michigan Conference title as she led the Rams in assists this season.

In addition, several area players were named to All-Region teams as Petoskey seniors Shelby Kear and Marie O'Brien were selected to the Class A-B team.

Members of the Class C All-Region team include Harbor Springs' Maari Morris, Ashley Wenz, Anne Blomberg, Long and Inland Lakes' Teri Layman and Stacy Vizina.

Members of the Class D All-Region team include Jessica Fox, Betsy Fox and Alicia Garn of Harbor Light along with Bonter, Lechowicz, Vande Kopple, Hahn and Smydra.

McNitt and Rogers City coach Kristi Smolinski were named coaches of the All-Region 3 Dream Team; while Lechowicz, Vande Kopple and O'Brien were also selected to the Dream Team.